How To Get Hired For Photo Styling Work You Want



“Style, Shoot & Show” the work you want to get hired to do
.  Years ago, I took a Creative Live course taught by Photographer, John Keatley. (I took 2 of John's classes!)  You can find his Courses HERE...

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Do Not Always Give A Client What They Want



Don’t always give your Photographers and/or Clients what they want! ;) You are the Photo Stylist.  Don’t classify yourself as “the person who shops and then “arranges” items for a photo”.  You have a
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What Is Under Your Photo Styling Business Umbrella?



What's under your freelance photo styling “umbrella” of services?  Meaning, what styling income streams do you have for your styling business?   By thinking of ways and how your styling talents can be
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Photo Styling Business Policies and Contracts



Do you put your preferences into your business policies? Your preferences CAN become your policies when you are a Freelance Photo and Prop Stylist.  As I mentor and help Photo Stylists, a common phras
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Doors Open To Those Bold and Brave To Knock

 

I'm really not a believer in "If the Door Does Not Open ~ It Was Not Meant For You" philosophy.  I say . . . I think doors open to those who are brave enough to knock AND keep on knockin'!  I think w
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Be a Persistent Photo and Prop Stylist



We have all heard it said and seen the quote graphic:  "If no one is answering ~ then it's just not your door." My feelings on the "not your door" philosophy is . . .  I don't believe it or prescribe ...

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Be The Obvious Hiring Choice As Photo and Prop Stylist



I always advocate developing a niche within your photo styling services. I have a small niche both in my styling career as well as my business with helping Photo and Prop Stylists with the “business s...

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How to Get Your Photo Styling Tearsheets and Samples



Beside determining your styling rate, a question (& frustration!) I hear alot from Photo Stylists is . . . "How do I get my Styling Tearsheets!?!"  Tearsheets (& samples, photos of your work) are a ne
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Tips for Photo Stylists To Source At Flea Markets



Shopping the flea market shows, thrift, and tag sale shopping are great options for sourcing and shopping for Photo Stylists and Prop Stylists photo shoot assignments. We, as Stylists, think of it a b
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Photo Stylists And Prop Stylists Business Guides



Need some help in your Photo and Prop Styling business?  We have FREE Photo Styling Business Guides in our Resource Library.  Our Guides focus on the business side of the photo styling industry. We co
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Tips for Photo Stylists Working With Animals



Have you ever been hired for a photo styling or prop styling assignment with or for animals? We always encourage you to “forecast” what could happen, being proactive, doing tasks outside of the Photo
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Phrases to Avoid as a Photo and Prop Stylist



When working as a Photo Stylist  ~ be confident. Don't be shy when sharing your creative and styling thoughts to (& with) the Creative Team (Photographer, Art Director, Creative Director).

"Non" conf...

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